thanks Rich, you answered the question I had from my previous problem, where i had two isolators mounted on wall for aircon unit on top of each other. i will practise adding parameters
I have a Revit family where I apply parameters to move its tag up and down in a floor plan while keeping the family in one place. However, when I use 'pick new' with the 'Vertical face' tool, it doesn't move horizontally. I need it to move in both directions. What should I do?
To enable a tag to move both horizontally and vertically in a Revit family, you can follow these steps: ### 1. Create Reference Planes - Open the family in the Family Editor. - Create two reference planes: one horizontal and one vertical. - These reference planes will be used to control the position of the tag. ### 2. Assign Parameters to Reference Planes - Select each reference plane and assign a parameter to it. You can create new parameters if needed. - For example, create a parameter named `HorizontalOffset` for the horizontal reference plane and `VerticalOffset` for the vertical reference plane. ### 3. Align and Lock the Tag - Place the tag in the family. - Use the `Align` tool to align the tag with the reference planes you created. - Lock the alignment to ensure the tag moves with the reference planes. ### 4. Create Dimensions - Create a dimension from the family origin to the horizontal reference plane and another from the family origin to the vertical reference plane. - Label these dimensions with the parameters you created (`HorizontalOffset` and `VerticalOffset`). ### 5. Add Flexibility - Flex the family by changing the values of `HorizontalOffset` and `VerticalOffset` parameters to ensure the tag moves as expected in both directions. ### 6. Load the Family into the Project - Load the modified family back into your project. - Now you should be able to move the tag both horizontally and vertically by adjusting the `HorizontalOffset` and `VerticalOffset` parameters in the project environment. ### Additional Tips - **Visibility Controls**: If you want the tag to be adjustable in the project, make sure the parameters are instance parameters. - **Reference Lines**: Sometimes using reference lines instead of reference planes can provide better control, especially if you need to rotate the tag.
thanks Rich, you answered the question I had from my previous problem, where i had two isolators mounted on wall for aircon unit on top of each other. i will practise adding parameters
nice!!! just keeps on practicing and play around options. sometimes weird things happens in parameters.
Finally sir nagawa mo na nirequest ko hehe. Thank you po 😊
ayos sir, practisin nyo lang. minsan di gumagana, play around parameters sir.
I have a Revit family where I apply parameters to move its tag up and down in a floor plan while keeping the family in one place. However, when I use 'pick new' with the 'Vertical face' tool, it doesn't move horizontally. I need it to move in both directions. What should I do?
To enable a tag to move both horizontally and vertically in a Revit family, you can follow these steps:
### 1. Create Reference Planes
- Open the family in the Family Editor.
- Create two reference planes: one horizontal and one vertical.
- These reference planes will be used to control the position of the tag.
### 2. Assign Parameters to Reference Planes
- Select each reference plane and assign a parameter to it. You can create new parameters if needed.
- For example, create a parameter named `HorizontalOffset` for the horizontal reference plane and `VerticalOffset` for the vertical reference plane.
### 3. Align and Lock the Tag
- Place the tag in the family.
- Use the `Align` tool to align the tag with the reference planes you created.
- Lock the alignment to ensure the tag moves with the reference planes.
### 4. Create Dimensions
- Create a dimension from the family origin to the horizontal reference plane and another from the family origin to the vertical reference plane.
- Label these dimensions with the parameters you created (`HorizontalOffset` and `VerticalOffset`).
### 5. Add Flexibility
- Flex the family by changing the values of `HorizontalOffset` and `VerticalOffset` parameters to ensure the tag moves as expected in both directions.
### 6. Load the Family into the Project
- Load the modified family back into your project.
- Now you should be able to move the tag both horizontally and vertically by adjusting the `HorizontalOffset` and `VerticalOffset` parameters in the project environment.
### Additional Tips
- **Visibility Controls**: If you want the tag to be adjustable in the project, make sure the parameters are instance parameters.
- **Reference Lines**: Sometimes using reference lines instead of reference planes can provide better control, especially if you need to rotate the tag.
Thanks for your sharing.
Hi Tin, thanks for watching!! and you're always welcome.
Hi Rich, can u teach how to show text symbol in that same family.? eg: i want put the fixture tag in family. thank you
hi Giri, i do have some videos regarding tagging like these:
ruclips.net/video/SY-5-Ya8PNg/видео.html
studio.ruclips.net/user/videogaVxTzQOzPk/edit